Title
Still Left Out
Subtitle
Children and youth with disabilities in B.C.
Author
Representative for Children and Youth
Summary
The "Still Left Out: Children and youth with disabilities in B.C." report, released three years after the initial examination, reveals that families of children with disabilities continue to struggle with an under-resourced and inefficient support system in British Columbia. Despite promises of re-imagining the Children and Youth with Support Needs framework, the report indicates that not enough progress has been made. Families face challenges such as lengthy waitlists, a lack of understanding, and a system that fails to meet their needs. An online survey of over 1,000 B.C. families with children and youth with disabilities highlights a pervasive lack of confidence that their children will receive necessary services in the next one to three years. The report emphasizes the urgent need for short-term relief and expedited revisions to the support framework to prevent further delays and address the critical issues faced by these families.
Language
English
Subjects
Advocacy
Youth
Canadian Government Resources
Family Support
Publisher
Representative for Children and Youth (BC)
DateModified
11/15/2023 1:12 PM EST